Barbara Anne Williams Jolly

She was born in Charlotte on July 29, 1947 and was daughter of the late Hazel Day and Samuel Washington Williams.

Barbara was an amazingly strong, sincere, patient and loving woman who put her faith and trust in the hands of the Lord. She was loved abundantly by her family and by the many who knew her.

She leaves behind her devoted and loving husband of 42 years, Larry Robert Jolly; adoring children, Michael Jolly and girlfriend Sarah; Angela “Cissy” Jolly , Lori Jolly Pennigar and husband, Ryan Jay; sisters, Sue Stephens, Lois Chastain, Vicki Foster; brothers, Joe Williams and Dee Williams; nieces, nephews, grand nieces; grand nephews and her beloved pet “Charlie”.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Roger and Samuel Williams; sister, Esther Coleman.

She was a steadfast, loyal, servant of God; taught Sunday School, worked with youth, loved the church and they loved her.

Her most favorite things were the simple things; cooking, sitting on her back porch, the beach, picking apples and strawberries, creating family get-togethers, having her family near and petting “Charlie.”

Through all her health problems there was never a complaint. She gracefully persevered through dialysis treatment 3 times a week with the utmost strength and unfailing faith. She passed down her values, morals, and unconditional love to her children as well as an abundance of loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, November 4, 2011 at Forest Lawn West Chapel with Reverends Joe Mullis and William Saylor officiating. Interment will follow the service in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 5950 Fairview Rd. Suite 708, Charlotte, NC 28210.

On-line condolences may be placed at www.forestlawnwest.com.